Jeep keeps finding new ways to dress up the Wrangler, and its latest one leans hard into the ridgelines, black bears, and back roads of Southern Appalachia. Meet the 2027 Wrangler Smoky Mountain, a rugged four-door build with a story stitched right into the seats.
The Next Hyundai Kona Takes Its Cues From the Ioniq
The redesigned Hyundai Kona was spotted undisguised in Korea, trading its plastic cladding for a cleaner, boxier shape borrowed from the Ioniq EV family.
Mercedes Is Rebuilding Almost Its Entire Lineup for 2026
Mercedes has 10 new and updated models arriving in 2026, from an electric C-Class to a 1,153-hp AMG. See what’s coming and what makes each one worth watching.
Volkswagen Bets on Fewer Models and a Simpler Future
Volkswagen is trimming its model lineup to cut costs and sharpen focus. Here’s what the leaner strategy could mean for buyers and the brand’s road ahead.
Why Mazda Decided to Build Its Hybrid From Scratch
Most carmakers shopping for hybrid tech just buy a partner’s system and call it done. Mazda drove a stack of them, walked away unimpressed, and chose the harder road instead. The company is building its own hybrid powertrain because it found a flaw in nearly every rival setup it tested, and it wants to make sure its own cars never repeat the mistake.
2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Impressions
The 2027 Rivian R2 is the brand’s first real shot at the mainstream, and early drives suggest a genuine turning point for everyday electric SUV shoppers.
Car Affordability Is Quietly Getting Better, Even With Big Monthly Payments
If your last trip to a dealership left you wincing at the sticker, you’re not alone. Yet the math behind buying a new vehicle is slowly tilting back in buyers’ favor, even while monthly payments still feel steep. The reasons have less to do with cheaper cars and more to do with what’s happening to your paycheck.
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Kia Pulls the Plug on the Niro EV After 2026
One of the original affordable electric crossovers is heading for the exit. After helping introduce a generation of American drivers to battery power, the Kia Niro EV is being discontinued, leaving the refreshed Niro as a hybrid-only model going forward.
The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Keeps Trucks Simple in a World Going Touchscreen Crazy
While rivals chase turbo-fours, hybrid assist, and dashboards full of glass, Nissan’s mid-size pickup quietly sticks with what works. The 2026 Frontier Pro-4X carries the same naturally aspirated V6, body-on-frame bones, and physical knobs that made it a favorite among buyers who’d rather wrench than swipe.
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2026 Nissan Murano Platinum Review: Almost Luxury, Almost Perfect
Nissan’s flagship two-row crossover has spent years hanging out in the “nicer than you’d expect” tier, and the redesigned 2026 Murano Platinum pushes that idea harder than ever. The cabin looks like it wandered out of a luxury showroom, the tech list reads like an options sheet from a German rival, and the price tag still ducks under the badge tax. The trade-off? A drivetrain that’s fine, not fantastic, and zero hybrid option in a class racing toward electrification.
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